Tidioute and the Oil Again
The party visits Tidioute to witness the Ludlow well on Island. Oil gushed for hours, filling barrels while watchers noted the surface stations and a rival cat-oil trick. Ludlow and locals tally oil flow, with nearby wells at Vosburgh, Cohell farm, and the King well reported as showing activity and promise.
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Tidioute
Patterson
Eddy
Warren
Ludlow
Vidioute
A. Ludlow
W. T. Alcorn
Tidioute Company
Judge Brown
Arthur Gill
J. L. Grandin
Dr. Kemble
Saturn
Mr. Ludlow
Hequembourg
Udlow
Oil speculation and rail bridge note in Tidioute
Within 60 rods of this 23 wells are going down. A refinery is being erected by a New York State company near the lower town. Maine election praise and a newly formed Wide Awake Club are reported. The Railroad Bridge at this place is completed and proves sturdy though too low for steamboats.
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Wright
Wrightsville
Rogers
Vilage
Ludlow
New York State
Erie
Titusville
Pittsburg
Boston
Ellis & Stiles
Tidioute
Hunter’s
New York
C. H. Hunter
Warren
Military Election in Warren County Names New Officers
In Warren County the military companies elected J. M. Turner as Colonel Harrison Allen as Lieutenant Colonel and H. Hennis as Major. Frost touched Sugar Grove and Yankeebush last Sunday night but no frost elsewhere. river rose earlier this week and several small rafts began their southern journey.
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Mulitary
Warren County
J. M. ‘‘Urner
Harrison Allen
H. Hennis
Sugar Grove
Yankeebush
Patton Arrives for Campaign Stop in Warren County
Gen John Patton, Republican candidate for Congress, spoke to an informal Wide Awake Club meeting in Warren County last Monday. The businessman-turned-politician praised the Chicago platform, urged free labor, a Homestead Bill, strong protection, and an energetic county canvass to back Curtin in October and Lincoln in November. He impressed locals with candor and vigor, contrasting himself with Kerr and earning broad support.
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Congress
John Patton
Warren
Chicago
West
Warren County
Col. Curtin
Lincoln
Hamlin
Kerr
Gammon Kerr
Clearfield County
Samuel M. Lawrence Republican candidate for Legislature
Samuel M. Lawrence is presented as a Republican candidate for the Legislature in the ocean district. His canvassing in nearby counties is described, along with praise for his vigor, cool judgment, and energetic advocacy. Wide Awake serenade at the Carver House is noted and a hopeful, upbeat tone for his prospects is given.
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Lawrence
The Oil Speculation Examined in a Cautionary Note
The Oil Speculation examines the oil boom as overestimated with most investors doomed to loss. It warns that three fourths will fail and only a few will strike wells or gain fortunes. Leases in crowded areas and wild theories fuel risky bets while many drill deeper with little return.
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Titusville Gazette
Lake Erie
Chary
Milne
Texas
Atlantic
Pacific
County Fair and Military Encampment At Youngsville
The county fair set for the 25 instant and a concurrent military encampment attract a large turnout. The railroad offers half fare with a special Columbus to Youngsville train arriving at 10 o clock and returning at the usual evening hour.
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Youngsville
Columbus
The Meeting at Erie Draws Thousands in Polarized Support
The mass meeting at Erie last Wednesday drew an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 attendees with speeches by C M Clay Senator Wade Senator Cameron Gov Reader Col Curtin H L Richmond and John W Howe among others. About 1204 to 1500 Wide Awake demonstrators staged a torch light display noted as one of the finest seen. The Titusville Gazette also reports July oil shipments to Union Station totaling 1834 barrels and August shipments 2152 with firm figures for Tanner Watson Mead Rouse in both months.
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Erie
C. M. Clay
Wade
Senator Cameron
Gov. Reader
Col. Curtin
H. L. Richmond
John W. Howe
Pittsburg
Fae
Titusvile Gazette
Union Station
Tanner
Watson
Mead & Rouse
Rome
Garibaldi
United States
Montour Iron Works
Merchants’ Exchange
Philad
Danville
Jos. A. Clay
Popular Sovereignty and Slavery Debate Across Territories
A historical speech contrasts popular sovereignty with expansion of slavery in New Mexico and beyond. The text cites Douglas's 1860 remarks on slavery limits, then reports Richmond dispatches about O Jennings Wise backing Breckenridge and Lane, and notes perceived shifts by Douglas supporters and Yancey’s stance amid Baltimore and Charleston conventions.
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New Mexico
New York
Rio Grande
Gulf of California
Republic of Mexico
Douglas
Richmond
O. Jennings Wise
Metroplitan Hall
Breckenridge
Lane
Deeate
Baltimore
Wm. L. Yaney
Tendeu
Wise
Liey
Dougie
Yancey
Charleston
Cincinnati
Breckenridge State Committee Rejects Douglasites Terms
The Breckenridge state committee rejected the terms offered by the Douglasites and adjourned without reaching any compromise. The action leaves the dispute unresolved and the sides apart as the meeting ends.
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Breckenridge State Committee
Vast era items mix politics and place in a busy survey
A survey cites populations of New York City and St. Louis, military numbers in Rome, and county counts. reports on Lincoln and Douglas in various states, party notes, and a Memphis duel draft. It covers political sentiment, races, and social tidbits with scattered names and places.
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New York
Breckinridge and Douglas Committee
Washington
Preston King
Congress
New York City
Rome
Lamoriziere
South Carolina
Douglas
Memphis Hayquirer
Bell
Tennessee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Goop Bretny Inc
Republican Club of
Maine
Madison County
Illinois
Northumberland County
Northumberland Borough
Sunbury
Prince of Wales
Cameron
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
William Pennington
House of Representatives
Lincoln favored to lead nation at Westchester rally
The Wise Awakes serenaded in Westchester Ca where John Hickman urged support for Abraham Lincoln. He argued the Union must prevent slavery in territories and defend the North’s laborers, calling Lincoln the best choice for patriotic policy and national continuity. He praised the Union and invited citizens to his home, ending with repeated cheers for Hickman.
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Westchester
John Hickman
Hickman
Abraham Lincoln
John Bickman
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J. Fehlman
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R. J. Morrison
Titioute
W. '. Alcorn
Oil Creek Rail Road Company
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C. B. Curtis
Sam
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